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The Norman’s Bay Wreck
- Period: 17th century
- Nationality: Possibly Dutch
- Depth of Wreck: 10-14m
- Location: English Channel
The Norman’s Bay Protected Wreck was designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act (1973) in 2006. Since designation the site has been the subject of studies by Wessex Archaeology (WA) and the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS). In 2011 the NAS established and launched a visitor diver trail on the site, funded by Historic England (formally English Heritage), which is managed by one of the site’s current licensees, Mark Beattie-Edwards (NAS Chief Executive).
Current thinking is that the wreck is possibly the remains of the Wapen van Utrecht, lost off Pevensey during the Battle of Beachy Head in 1690. The Wapen van Utrecht (translated as Insignia or Badge of Utrecht) also sometimes called the Stad Utrecht (translated as City of Utrecht) was built by the Admiralty of Amsterdam in 1665, by Jan van Rheenan. Built in Amsterdam feet or voet (1 voet = 28.31 cm) the Wapen van Utrecht measured 152 ft (43m) x 38 ft (10.75m) x 14 ½ ft (4m).
Find out more about the Norman’s Bay Wreck on the National Heritage List for England.
This visualisation has been created by 3Deep Media Ltd and is derived from multibeam sonar data, diver surveys and photogrammetry data. The project has been supported by a grant from Historic England.
